Christina Hooper

     Christina M. “Chris” Hooper, 93, of Peoria, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2010, at OSF Saint Clare Home in Peoria Heights.

     She was born in Roanoke, VA on August 28, 1917, a daughter of John A. and Clara Jane (Fischer) Domenichello. Her parents preceded her in death, along with two sisters, Louise and Josephine, and one great grandson, Max.

     Christina married George K. Hooper in Hollywood, FL on December 5, 1946. They recently celebrated their 64^th wedding anniversary.

     She is survived by her husband, of Peoria; daughters, Betty (Joe) Melvin of Deming, NM, Kitty (Roy) Massey of Austin, TX and Sandy (Bob) Weinstein of Peoria; grandchildren, Jessica, Dan, Steve, Mike, Jeff, Paul, Amy and Georgia; fourteen great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

     Christina enjoyed cooking in her kitchen, sewing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She always had a smile for others and was a very caring lady.

     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria and private services will be held for the family.

     Memorial contributions may be made in Chris’ memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Central Illinois Chapter (www.alz.org).